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Doctoral Student Dorothy Holley Says Experience of Conducting Classroom Research While Earning her Ph.D.…

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New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 19, 2020

NC State College of Education Celebrates Alumni, Doctoral Students who Serve as Counselors in Local Schools for American Education Week

The NC State College of Education recognizes five of its doctoral students and alumni for their contributions and commitment to education, serving as advocates and counselors in local schools and communities as part of American Education Week. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 19, 2020

EdNC: Zoom. Zoom. Zoom.

NC State College of Education doctoral student Lonnie D. Manns discusses the digital divide that has been brought to light as classrooms across the country moved to online learning during the coronavirus pandemic.  
New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 18, 2020

EdNC: Teacher Allyship: LGBTQ+ Student Voices in School

NC State College of Education doctoral student Caitlin M. Donovan discusses the importance of teachers showing empathy with traditionally marginalized populations.  
Victoria Chavis

Nov 17, 2020

Pack IDEAs Student Spotlight: Victoria Chavis ‘23PHD

In the November 2020 edition of Pack IDEAs (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access), a newsletter released by the NC State College of Education Change Agent Task Force, we celebrated Native American Heritage Month. Victoria Chavis ‘23PHD was one of three Native American students who discussed the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in education. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 13, 2020

EdNC: The Power of Students’ Stories

Jennifer C. Mann, a doctoral student in the Literacy and English Language Arts Education program at the NC State College of Education, co-authored this piece with one of her former student to highlight the importance of amplifying counter stories.  
New wolf statue on central campus.

Nov 13, 2020

EdNC: Bridging The Achievement Gap for Black Male Students

Valencia Harris, a doctoral student in the NC State College of Education's education equity program area of study, shares her experience in empowering her Black male students in the classroom.  
Gene Deese

Oct 23, 2020

Why I Give: ‘I Give to Support the Caring Group of Administrators, Faculty and Staff Who Once Made Me Feel Loved,’ Says Doctoral Student Gene Deese ‘21EDD

Four months after starting his doctorate program, Hurricane Florence impacted the area where Gene Deese ‘21EDD lived. Within days, the NC State College of Education responded with resources to help him continue his education. Deese gives back to the college as a token of appreciation for the support he received when he needed it the most. 
Doreen Mushi

Oct 21, 2020

Doreen Mushi ‘25PHD Provides Access to Quality Education for Vulnerable Children in Tanzania and is Inspired to Impact her Community Through Technology Education

As founder of TusomeInnovations, a social enterprise that supports the development of digital learning resources for deaf children in Tanzania, Doreen Mushi ‘25PHD is a firm believer in providing access to quality education for vulnerable children. 
New wolf statue on central campus.

Oct 12, 2020

Eight College of Education Doctoral Students to Receive Dissertation Research Continuity Grants to Help Offset Challenges Faced During COVID-19 Pandemic

As a result of the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, many doctoral students are experiencing unexpected challenges as they conduct their dissertation research. The College of Education will provide emergency financial support for eight of these students through Dissertation Research Continuity Grants, funded by the Excellence Fund, which provides support for student scholarships, student experiences, equity initiatives and educational innovation, and the NC State Graduate School. 
NC State College of Education doctoral student and West Johnston High School teacher Dorothy Holley

Oct 8, 2020

Doctoral Student Dorothy Holley Says Experience of Conducting Classroom Research While Earning her Ph.D. ‘Just Benefits Me So Much as a Teacher’

Dorothy Holley took her first class at NC State in 1983, and has returned several times over the years, but had never enrolled in a degree program until she decided to earn a Ph.D. from the College of Education. Now, through her work in the program, she is conducting research that received recognition from the American Educational Research Association (AERA) Special Interest Group for Constructivist Theory, Research and Practice.